Hear why Cornel West is running as a third-party candidate

CNN's Jake Tapper has a one-on-one with former Harvard professor and prominent public intellectual Cornel West, who announced a third party run for president. #CNN #News

[illdawill]

I love Dr. West. I met him once, and when I tell you, he treats you like an equal and a dear friend, he really does. That's not an act. That man is truly authentic. He has my vote.

[tpc]

Put Cornel West on 24/7. Propel this man into mainstream consciousness. We need his medicine.

[tannercrawford]

Everything I learn about this man has been a treat, he seems like a kind soul who has his ear to the people of this country. A beating heart that we need right now.

[KOSTNOT]

Honestly He's the most in touch Candidate running. I'll be paying attention to how his candidacy develops.

[-solidsnake-]

Brother Jake - thanks for having Cornell West on your show

[TheWorldsEnd]

Oh how I’d love to see a President with these values in the White House. Best wishes Dr. West 🙏✊

[intifadayuri]

Pressuring all of my friends with US citizenship to vote for him

[Maruable]

You have my 🗳️ vote, finally someone with intelligence and education.

[PS-xiyc]

I love how Jake is just grinning as Cornel West is speaking so poetically, Jake is just relishing in being called brother.

[eternalskeptic]

We need a uniter, not a divider. We need to help our homeless, their numbers are growing, and rents are skyrocketing.

[jolayneskoglund]

Get him on the ballot in all 50 states! 😊

[ChrisAlbertH]

I think America, in the long run, would benefit greatly from another party. Heck, make it several new parties. If you only have two, you'd constantly remain polarized. Having more than two would at the very least force cooperation across party line to gain any kind of majority.

[barbarar]

Always wanted Cornel West to run for POTUS. He has my vote

[patriciahuyler]

Dr. West's moral authority on full display. Magnificent. Magnificent.

[HorrorGuru]

I love this man I would vote for him anyday of the week brother West is a REAL role model.

[GregoryJWalters]

Great Jake and CNN....time to listen to an exceedingly intelligent and creative time a coming!

[jasonmiller]

Dr. West is a hoot to listen to. I like his message that we Need to do more for the folks struggling to put food on the table!

[LPAFilm]

I love that he is willing to reach out to ALL AMERICANS NOT JUST SOME. We are stronger TOGETHER AND UNITED against the real enemies.

[JaclPitonyak]

Cornel West is a wonderful person who would make a great president. The world needs more people like him. Brother Jake - Thank you for having him on your show. All people need to hear more from Dr. West. He is what the world needs now.. Please have him on as much as possible.

[Spico_]

The idea that a person like this is running and that the rich are going to see to it that he is ignored and does not win is heartbreaking.